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North Charleston South Carolina Map

Explore North Charleston, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of North Charleston, South Carolina

How to Use This North Charleston, South Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North Charleston, South Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of South Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to North Charleston.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	North Charleston
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Charleston County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	32.917881
Longitude	-80.065
Population	114,852
Density	571.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29405, 29420, 29415, 29418, 29419
Area Code	864
County Seat	Charleston
School District	Charleston County School District

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About North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. With a population of 114,852, North Charleston is a major urban centre in South Carolina. The population density is 571.3 people per km². North Charleston is located at 32.9179°N, 80.0650°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. North Charleston is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29405, 29420, 29415.

North Charleston sprawls across a landscape where the flat, humid earth meets the complex tidal edges of the Lowcountry. It lies 5.2 miles south-southeast of Hanahan, SC (from Hanahan, SC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-northwest of Charleston. The terrain is defined by low-lying expanses such as the Accabee Flats and the winding, brackish presence of Noisette Creek, which carves a quiet path through the local geography. Beyond the immediate marshy perimeters and the sheltered proximity of East Marsh Island, the horizon remains stubbornly level, lacking the dramatic elevation of Long Ridge, which sits far to the northwest. The air here often hangs heavy with the scent of salt and pine, a reminder that the Atlantic Ocean lies only nine miles away, exerting a constant, invisible pressure on the tides and the temperament of the soil.

Industrial ambition and a distinct shift in regional development mark the timeline of North Charleston, which emerged as a deliberate response to the expanding needs of a bustling port region. Originally conceived in the early twentieth century to accommodate the heavy demands of rail and maritime commerce, the settlement grew from a collection of smaller parcels into a robust center for manufacturing. The transition from agricultural tracts to a sprawling engine of industry required the draining of wetlands and the creation of infrastructure that could support a modern workforce. Unlike older, more static settlements, North Charleston defined itself through a forward-looking necessity, turning the raw potential of its muddy banks into a permanent hub for trade and logistics.

Economic activity in North Charleston remains anchored by its deep connection to global shipping and aerospace manufacturing, providing a steady pulse to the local infrastructure. The presence of major assembly lines and logistical centers draws a diverse workforce, supported by a network of regional educational institutions that keep the local labor pool aligned with modern technical standards. While the Goose Creek Reservoir provides a calm, freshwater contrast to the industrial bustle, the primary focus of the local economy stays fixed on the movement of goods and the innovation of high-end machinery. This pragmatic orientation is reflected in the layout of the streets and the functional design of the public facilities, such as the Gussie Green Community Center, which serves as a necessary anchor for residents navigating a busy, shifting environment.

Cultural life in North Charleston thrives in the spaces between its industrial edges, drawing from the deep-rooted Gullah-Geechee traditions that inform the regional identity. Residents often gather for festivals that celebrate the harvest and the maritime heritage of the coast, finding beauty in the way the late afternoon light turns the marsh grasses a brilliant, bruised gold. While the city does not host its own major professional sports franchises, the proximity to the wider Charleston area ensures that fans remain deeply invested in regional college athletics and the seasonal rhythms of the local calendar. Famous individuals who have walked these streets often share a quiet resilience, reflecting the character of a place that is less concerned with grand, ornamental gestures and more focused on the honest work of sustaining a modern, living landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

6946 Orvin Street (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 076° E
Midland Park Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 084° E
Pepperhill Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 342° N
Loftis Field (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 105° E
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 199° S
The Rev. John G. Drayton (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 204° SW
Royal Judge John Drayton (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 205° SW
Drayton Hall (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 196° S
Wannamaker Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 011° N
North Charleston Fire Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 140° SE
Ashley River Heritage Canoe Trail (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 269° W
Ra Coffee Goose (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 016° N
Utilities Substation (No Parking) (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 162° S
Tabby Fort (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 288° W
Saint George Church Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 289° W
H. L. Hunley Submarine (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 125° SE
World's Largest Sweet Tea (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 317° NW
Art on the Square Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 333° NW
Charleston Apple Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 137° SE
The Citadel Daniel Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 144° SE
Drummond Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 11.1 mi, 139° SE
PURE Theatre (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 143° SE
TiNY Tennis Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 141° SE
Woolfe Street Playhouse (Theatre) — 11.3 mi, 140° SE
Francis Marion National Forest (National Forest) — 12.4 mi, 075° E · 264k acres
Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.6 mi, 227° SW · 36k acres
Sewee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 21.9 mi, 085° E · 964 acres
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.0 mi, 084° E · 132k acres
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 23.6 mi, 095° E · 30k acres
Wambaw Swamp Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.6 mi, 064° NE · 4,755 acres

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